Introduction to Ultra Base Navigation for Blackboard Learn

Welcome to Ultra Base Navigation! As part of our commitment to enhancing your learning experience, we're excited to introduce this new, streamlined interface in Blackboard Learn. Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect and how to navigate the new features:

What is Ultra Base Navigation?

Ultra Base Navigation is a modern, intuitive interface designed to make your Blackboard experience more efficient and enjoyable. It brings a fresh look and feel to your courses and provides easy access to important tools and resources.

Key Features

1. Simplified Navigation Bar: The new left-hand navigation bar provides quick access to essential areas like your courses, calendar, messages, and grades.

2. Activity Stream: Stay updated with real-time notifications and updates from all your courses in one place. The activity stream keeps you informed about new assignments, upcoming due dates, and announcements.

3. Global Calendar: Manage your schedule more effectively with the global calendar. It consolidates all your course deadlines and events into one view, helping you stay organized and on top of your work.

4. Messages: Communicate with your instructors and classmates directly through the built-in messaging system. It’s easy to send and receive messages without leaving the platform.

5. Courses Page: Access all your courses from a single page. The courses are displayed in a tile format, providing a visual and organized way to find and enter your classes.

6. Grades: Students can view grades from all their courses in one place. 

How to Navigate Ultra Base Navigation

1. Log In: Start by logging into Blackboard as usual. You’ll be greeted with the new Ultra Base Navigation interface.

2. Explore the Navigation Bar: Familiarize yourself with the icons on the left-hand side. Hover over each icon to see its name and click to access different sections.

3. Check the Activity Stream: Click on the Activity Stream icon to see all recent updates and notifications. This is your go-to place for staying current with what’s happening in your courses.

4. Access Your Courses: Click on the Courses icon to see a list of all your enrolled courses. Click on any course tile to enter that course.

5. View Your Calendar: Click on the Calendar icon to view and manage your schedule. You can add personal events and see all course-related deadlines in one place.

6. Send and Receive Messages: Click on the Messages icon to access your inbox. You can compose new messages, read received messages, and communicate seamlessly with your students.

Tips for Using Ultra Base Navigation

• Customize Your Experience: You can personalize your notification settings to ensure you receive updates in the way that works best for you.
• Stay Organized: Regularly check the calendar and activity stream to keep up with important dates and announcements.
• Engage with Your Courses: Use the messages feature to stay in touch with your students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

We hope you find Ultra Base Navigation to be a valuable enhancement to your Blackboard Learn experience. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team.

Welcome to a new era of learning with Ultra Base Navigation!